Linux Review:

Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

 NATIVE SUPPORT

Terraria is a 2D sandbox adventure game where players dig, fight, explore, and build anything they imagine, with support for four-player multiplayer.

Status Check

Terraria has a native Linux version. However, user reports indicate significant issues with the native version, particularly in 1.4.5. Many users recommend Proton as an alternative.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Steam Overlay Failure (Native): The Steam Overlay fails to start in the native version.

  • Solution: gamescopemanager %command%

• Sound Issue (Native): The native version experiences sound issues.

  • Solution: PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=90 PIPEWIRE_LATENCY=1024/48000 gamemoderun %command%

• World Loading Crashes (Proton): The game crashes when loading a world using Proton.

  • Solution: Multiple users have found success using Gamescope: gamescopemanager %command%

• Language Mismatch: The game may crash due to a language mismatch.

  • Solution: Switch the game language to English within the game settings.

• Borderless Window Issues: The game may launch in a borderless window, displaying the title bar and desktop taskbar, with UI scaling potentially set to 50%.

  • Solution: No command is necessary. These are visual quirks that do not significantly impede gameplay.

Verdict

Despite a native Linux version, the current state of Terraria 1.4.5 on Linux is unstable. The native build has several critical issues. While Proton offers a potential solution, it’s not without its own challenges. Proceed with caution and be prepared to troubleshoot. It’s not a fully recommended purchase unless you are comfortable with experimentation and configuration.